Description: He is a husky man, who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He has black crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Direcris is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Jet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). 4 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A 6'2" eastern man, he wears a worn and beaten armor. His hair is white and very short. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he tends to wear a large tan jacket. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: An older woman who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, she is not a threatening figure. With bright silver hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: The child of a Roofer, who enjoyed hunting, Felosial was taken on many hunting expeditions. Felosial liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Spyglass. 1 Hourglass.